The wine has a light lemon yellow color with slight greenish reflections and has a fine and persistent perlage. It is characterized by a fruity smell with citrus notes, elegant floral scents and a subtle note of toast. On the palate, however, it has a fresh and lively flavor, of medium structure and persistence. Ideal as an aperitif, appetizers and raw fish, shellfish, first and second courses based on fish.
wine obtained from the processing of only Pecorino grapes, harvested in the period of late August, the must is fermented through selected yeasts. The wine is aged for 6 months in concrete tanks on its own fine yeasts and subsequently started in the bottle without filtration. The grapes are grown and processed in the Miglianico area under organic farming. Wine suitable for long aging if left in ideal storage conditions.
Falerio Pecorino is the good fruit of a land cultivated with respect, in a continuous cycle where doing well gives the best there is in drinking.
Pour a glass of Mercantino Offida DOCG Pecorino, put your ear to the glass and close your eyes for a moment. Do you feel it? It is the whispering of the audience that is filled with impatience to attend the performance of the famous Luigi Mercantini. Yes, you are at the theater, surrounded by a colorful auditorium, that of the fourteenth-century Palazzo del Podestà di Ripatransone which the poet Ripano gave birth to since 1894. This bottle is its stage and it is now time to take its place: the show is to begin. NB. Magnum format 1,5L Vintage 2019 - Alcohol 14,00% Vol.
Under the window of his birthplace the whole town gathers every year: we are in Piazza Condivi and we toast with a good glass of Condivio Offida DOCG Pecorino, the only white of the family aged in cask, the result of a careful selection of pecorino grapes. which is now offered to us by the good Ascanio Condivi. He was once a painter and sculptor, a pupil of the unrivaled master Michelangelo. Today, at the stroke of the Octave of Easter, his spirit takes part in the party waiting for the arrival of the sparkling Fire Horse while above the roof of his house, the sky of Ripatransone lights up.
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VARIETY PECORINO 100% PRODUCTION AREA Tocco da Casauria (PE) - ITALY TYPE OF SOIL clayey FORMAT 750ml VINTAGE 2020
This vine was mentioned for the first time by Cato the Censor in the second century BC, who attributed the origin of this kind of grapes to the Greek colonists. The Pecorino grapes seem to derive their name from the fact that the sheep, walking through the vineyards, would have shown several times to like the fruits.
Pecorino cheese. Its name remains a mystery today, the most accredited hypothesis is the one that binds it to the transhumant sheep farming typical of Abruzzo. Today cultivated at lower altitudes than the much higher ones of historical crops, the vine, with vinification in maceration, expresses great values, for all the senses. It is certainly one of the most important whites in Italy.
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Spontaneous fermentation Without added sulphites Unfiltered with bottom Natural stabilization Sulphite-free, Organic, Vegan and Biodynamic Wine Demeter certified produced with the Ancestral method
Sinuous and elegant wine with a light straw color and a nose that begins with green citrus, mango and papaya, followed by floral hints of jasmine and green tea. In the mouth it reveals a satisfying acid vein
Vinification: Crushing and soft pressing, fermentation at 15 ° C. Maturation and refinement: 48 months on the lees.
There is excitement in Abruzzo, even in sparkling wines. Research and experimentation are bearing fruit and our bubbles are increasingly confronted with those of lands of great tradition.
Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, appetizers and raw fish, shellfish, first and second courses based on fish.
Young wine loved by young people, it manages to be appreciated for its freshness and easy drinking. Wine that is good for the palate on warm evenings for dinner with friends. Having a good supply in the fridge also refreshes the soul. Recommended pairings : Preferable for the whole meal and with spaghetti with seafood, fried fish, and / or raw fish, seasonal vegetable soup, peppered mussels, fresh, rustic cheeses, savory pizzas. Uncork and serve at a temperature of 10 ° C.
An intense and complex wine that is presented recalling exotic fresh fruit and yellow flowers. Rightly full-bodied and persistent, it does not lose freshness and drinkability. Vinification: Soft cold pressing in an inert environment, static decantation of the must and fermentation at a controlled temperature.
A timeless classic, like the famous Barone Rampante by Italo Calvino which inspired his label. Simply an invitation to come out of the ordinary to savor the extraordinary. Pairings Raw fish and shellfish, fish dishes in general also excellent with fresh cheeses or stretched curd cheeses.
Each wine has its own story, and that of Zite is one of the most beautiful to tell. Born from Pecorino grapes, one of the most typical Abruzzo vines, traditionally linked to transhumance. From time immemorial its rows have been lapped by the flocks in their incessant going. But Pecorino is also a wine with a thousand facets, to which a special role is reserved in Abruzzo rites and customs. Perfumed, fine, with excellent structure and persistence, also perfect as an aperitif, it has always been the wine for weddings. It's up to Pecorino to brighten up the great day of celebration, the one in which the zite crown their dream of love. Here, in fact, the zite: in Abruzzo dialect, the beautiful girls to be married, the brides. This Terra dAligi wine is dedicated to them, the white deccellence in our line of high-level wines, produced with selected grapes, refined with the best times and techniques in relation to their characteristics, which already express in the name their close link with the land and traditions of Abruzzo.
The Pecorino grapes come from 1 hectare of vineyard raised in the Abruzzo pergola system planted in our Pianella estate around the year 2000 and from 1 hectare of "espalier" trained vineyard in the Loreto Aprutino estate, planted in 2011. The grapes are harvested by hand in the very early hours of the morning and are immediately transported to the cellar in small boxes. Afterwards the grapes are pressed, softly pressed and the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. At the end of fermentation, a small part of the mass is decanted into French tonneaux from 2009 for a brief refinement of 3 months. At the end of February the wines are brought together and bottled to continue aging in the bottle for about 2 months.
Ideal with sea fish and shellfish dishes, oysters, spicy cured meats. Fresh, persistent taste with a savory aftertaste.
Color: In the glass a bright straw yellow with golden hues that seduces by its brilliance. Smell: Excellent olfactory intensity which reveals fresh floral and fruity aromas, with vegetal notes of freshly cut grass. We can recognize citrus fruit, apricot, sage, linden and even some tropical fruit. Taste: A pleasantly warm and attractive structure stands out in the mouth, enlivened by an acidic bite and a whimsical antithesis sapidity, which balance. The taste is in perfect harmony with the sense of smell, which highlights a pleasant and persistent mineral aftertaste.
Shaman white Pecorino 100 years is the result of a project born in collaboration with prof. Alberto Palliotti, of the University of Viticulture and Enology of Perugia. Some slips taken at about 900 meters above sea level from a centenary Pecorino vine from the Umbrian Apennines (still married to Aceri di monte, as was used in the past) were then grafted onto an old vineyard of our estate, in Pietranico. About a year later: the first harvest, fermentation and rest in new oak barrels and a fascinating wine, a unique expression of the Abruzzo pecorino.
Vigna Grape variety 100% Pecorino. The soil is clayey with a high presence of active limestone, the cultivation is the typical Abruzzo pergola (commonly called "la capanna"). The harvest takes place in September with a careful manual harvest of the grapes. Cellar The decanted must ferments in steel tanks at a low temperature. Refinement always takes place in steel tanks. Wine When tasted it has a straw yellow color with greenish reflections. Intense and elegant bouquet with floral and fruity scents. Lively, full-bodied and persistent taste, clear floral scents such as broom and thyme, tropical fruit. It goes well with fish dishes, fried foods but also white meats.
Company : Cantina Tollo region : Abruzzo (Italy) Name : Terre di Chieti IGT (PGI) Vegan Type : white, dry, still Variety : Pecorino 100% Alcoholic content : 13% Year : 2020 Format: 750 ml
Made with Pecorino Wine, its delicate taste enhances the flavors of the dishes while maintaining the flavor of the Pecorino Wine. Pairings: Fresh and aged cheeses, fresh and / or salted ricotta, boiled meat and / or fish, sliced fruit and dry sweets.
Vine rediscovered for some years, widespread throughout the Abruzzo region. The name "pecorino" is given by the sheep's face shape of the bunch and by the fact that when the shepherds passed through during the transhumance, the sheep stopped to graze the leaves of this vine. Cantina Wilma obtains its wine from the "Pecorino" vine with low-row plantings on sandy calcareous soil. Appearance of yellow color, excellent fruity bouquet. The flavor is harmonious and of good quality. Ideal with all seafood cuisine, it also goes well with appetizers and delicate main courses.
Vine rediscovered a few years ago, widespread throughout the Abruzzo region. The name "pecorino" is given by the sheep's face shape of the bunch and by the fact that when the shepherds passed through during the transhumance, the sheep stopped to graze the leaves of this vine. Cantina Wilma obtains its wine from the "Pecorino" vine with low-row plantings on sandy calcareous soil. Appearance of yellow color, excellent fruity bouquet. The flavor is harmonious and of good quality. Ideal with all seafood cuisine, it also goes well with appetizers and delicate main courses.
Pale straw yellow color with slight greenish reflections. Fruity aroma with citrus and tropical notes, white peach and elegant floral scents. Taste: Full, with good structure and long persistence. It goes well with appetizers and raw fish, Crustaceans, first and second courses based on fish. Excellent with fresh or stretched curd cheeses.
Excellent as a still aperitif. Ideal with refined appetizers, fish dishes and with eggs. This wine is suitable for young consumption, preferably within the year following that of production in order to appreciate all its best organoleptic characteristics.
Nic Tartaglia 's pecorino is a natural self-certified wine. The grapes are harvested at the end of August and after a soft pressing follows a fermentation at a controlled temperature at 16 ° C for about 20 days. No chemicals are used in the vineyard and in the cellar. A wine with an intense straw yellow color, with an intense aroma among which aromas of freshly cut grass, mineral and floral notes stand out. A full-bodied pecorino, characterized by a delicate flavor. We recommend it in combination with white meat or fish dishes.
Delicate sparkling wine, obtained from the fermentation of wine in small stainless steel autoclaves at a controlled temperature of 15/17 ° C for a whole process that lasts about 45 days.
An ancient vine rediscovered and vinified using modern technologies to enhance all its aromas and flavors. Wine with a pale straw yellow color with slight greenish reflections. It is a fresh, fruity wine, with citrus notes, aromatic herbs and hints of white peach, cedar, sage, jasmine and acacia. Ideal with appetizers and raw fish, shellfish, first and second courses based on fish. Serve at a temperature of 10-12 degrees 14% VOL
Energetic wine with excellent structure, pleasant softness. Aged in the bottle it enhances the typical almond as well as the fruity finish. It lends itself very well to aging, given the good alcohol content and good acidity.
A high altitude Pecorino, born between the Alto Sangro and the Cinque Miglia plateau from the meeting with the three-starred chef Niko Romito. Limited edition for a collector's wine.
A classic method brut sparkling wine that combines the elegance of a blac de blanc from Chardonnay grapes with the typical consistency of the Abruzzo region.
A wine of excellence, made from organic Pecorino DOCG Tullum grapes. Spontaneous fermentation, no filtration, only natural sulphites.
Pecorino is revealing all its qualities and a potential beyond all expectations: scent of fruits and flowers, solid harmony and promising longevity.
Color : intense straw yellow. Bouquet : fresh fruity notes. Taste : almond notes with a finish of acidulous and savory and pleasantly fruity veins. PAIRING · Fresh aperitifs, sushi, appetizers and fish-based meals, white meats and first courses with rich dressing.
intense straw yellow, with slight greenish notes. Bouquet : Alcoholic notes harmonized by hints of roses, honey, and herb-balms. Taste : important alcoholic imprint but perfectly integrated with the important almond notes and acidity, which complete a sapid and persistent profile
In the glass it has a straw yellow color, slightly opalescent. A bouquet of Mediterranean scrub immediately arrives on the nose, the taste is full, with hints of pear and an almond finish.
LUNARIA ANCESTRALE Pecorino SPUMANTE BIODYNAMIC and ORGANIC SPARKLING WINE with spontaneous fermentation base Pecorino is a white grape variety native to the Marche and Abruzzo. The first documentary source on the origin of the vine dates back to 1526 and is contained in the Statutes of Norcia (PG) where there is a reference to "vigne de pecurino" (Statutes of Norcia, Liber Tertius, Rubrica CXII). This vine, widespread before the phylloxera, was gradually abandoned during the twentieth century to make room for varieties such as Trebbiano, more productive and responding to a more alimentary than hedonistic value. Origin of the name: also called "grape of the pecorari" because of the grape considered of low value, suitable for humble people such as "pecorari" (derogatory term).
Colour: straw yellow with greenish reflections, very fine and lively perlage. Bouquet: intense, enveloping and balanced, with notes reminiscent of green apple, wisteria, peach and acacia flowers. Taste: rich, intense, soft and fresh on the palate.
The whole bunches are sent to the pneumatic press and the must is fermented with its indigenous yeasts at a low temperature (12-14 ° C) in stainless steel tanks for about 30 days. The refinement takes place in steel tanks and, subsequently, in the bottle. At tasting it has a straw yellow color. Intense aroma with hints of broom, white pulp fruit, and ethereal. Fresh, intense, savory and full-bodied taste. Excellent to accompany an elaborate seafood cuisine, medium-aged cheeses, structured first courses, white meats.
Pecorino d'Abruzzo: The Complete Guide
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is a white wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin (DOC) designation produced in Abruzzo , a region in central-southern Italy. In this article, we'll explore the characteristics of this wine, from its history to its production and tasting. We'll also discover which dishes pair best with this wine and how to store it properly.
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is a white wine made from Pecorino grapes. Its production is permitted only in certain provinces of Abruzzo, specifically in the areas of Chieti, L'Aquila, and Teramo. This wine has a long history, but has only achieved significant popularity in recent years.
Terroir and production of Pecorino d'Abruzzo
The Abruzzo region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot, dry summers. The Pecorino d'Abruzzo terroir extends across the hills near the Adriatic Sea, offering excellent sun exposure and mineral-rich soil.
The grape variety used to produce Pecorino d'Abruzzo is Pecorino, an ancient native grape variety of Abruzzo. Pecorino d'Abruzzo is made through temperature-controlled fermentation, followed by a brief period of bottle aging.
Organoleptic characteristics of Pecorino d'Abruzzo
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. Its aroma is intense, with notes of exotic fruit and citrus. On the palate, the wine is fresh and mineral, with good acidity and a light savory finish. Its alcohol content ranges from 12% to 14%.
The main characteristic of Pecorino d'Abruzzo is its freshness and savory character. Thanks to its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking, this wine retains a remarkable minerality and intense aromas.
Food Pairing: Pecorino d'Abruzzo
Pecorino d'Abruzzo pairs very well with fish dishes, such as fish soup, grilled fish, and seafood risotto. This wine also pairs well with white meat dishes, such as chicken and turkey, and with fresh, creamy cheeses like ricotta and goat cheese.
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is a very versatile wine that pairs well with vegetable dishes, salads, and appetizers. In general, this wine pairs well with fresh, light dishes, but also with flavorful, structured dishes.
Preserving and serving Pecorino d'Abruzzo
Pecorino d'Abruzzo should be served chilled, between 10°C and 12°C. To preserve the wine, it is recommended to store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Once opened, the wine can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Economic notes
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is a highly regarded wine in Italy and abroad. Annual production is approximately one million bottles, and the average price per bottle is around 10 euros.
Conclusion
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is a white wine with a fresh, mineral flavor, worthy of discovery and appreciation. Thanks to its unique terroir and meticulous winemaking, this wine retains a remarkable minerality and intense aroma. Its versatility makes it suitable for pairing with a wide range of dishes, from fish to white meats and vegetables.
FAQ
Which provinces in Abruzzo allow the production of Pecorino d'Abruzzo?
Production is permitted in the provinces of Chieti, L'Aquila, and Teramo.
What are the organoleptic characteristics of Pecorino d'Abruzzo?
Pecorino d'Abruzzo is straw yellow in color with greenish highlights. Its aroma is intense, with notes of exotic fruit and citrus. On the palate, the wine is fresh and mineral, with good acidity and a light savory finish.
Which grape varieties are used to produce Pecorino d'Abruzzo?
The grape variety used is Pecorino, an ancient native grape variety of Abruzzo.
What is the average price of a bottle of Pecorino d'Abruzzo?
The average price is around 10 euros.
What dishes pair best with Pecorino d'Abruzzo?
Pecorino d'Abruzzo pairs very well with fish dishes, white meat, fresh and creamy cheeses, but also with vegetable dishes, salads, and appetizers.
